tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557719621411312017.post6696489130675154186..comments2024-01-11T16:41:01.570-05:00Comments on The Real Life of a Red Head: I feel like I'm drowning.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557719621411312017.post-80619685337117487312012-02-07T11:38:06.021-05:002012-02-07T11:38:06.021-05:00I couldn't read all of this because the tears ...I couldn't read all of this because the tears were swelling up in my eyes. I typed in I feel like I'm drowning on Google, because that's how I'm feeling right now, and I came across your page.<br />Just know you are not alone in your life's pains, a lot of us are going through right now, and I totally understand how you feel. You believe, but it's just hard to see the good outcome.<br />I suppose all we can do is just keep hanging on, and maybe help someone else in some way that we can.<br />I heard a song on the radio this morning and the man was singing, "while i'm waiting, i'm going to keep on serving, While i'm waiting i'm going to keep on praying".<br />It made me think, that maybe God is watching to see who of us, regardless of what we are going through, will keep serving and praying to him.<br />Even though we want to just give up, something keeps us going. I know for me, something makes me just keep going, and i hope that God will give you rest and peace, and comfort, and JOY.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557719621411312017.post-64641793080182808362012-01-15T10:31:57.580-05:002012-01-15T10:31:57.580-05:00Sending love and good thoughts, Jill. I have been ...Sending love and good thoughts, Jill. I have been struggling with this very same thing lately. Just wanted to let you know that you are not alone in this. ((hug))JoEllenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13836120905213535030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557719621411312017.post-16650642924445623002012-01-13T22:15:13.897-05:002012-01-13T22:15:13.897-05:00No preaching. And I can't even begin to unders...No preaching. And I can't even begin to understand what you're going through. Here's hoping writing it down helped though...Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15592530066607069238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557719621411312017.post-48292659412508987472012-01-13T13:06:15.681-05:002012-01-13T13:06:15.681-05:00I love you sister and am praying for you.I love you sister and am praying for you.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07687190167879947372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557719621411312017.post-40515243512964999682012-01-12T22:47:25.273-05:002012-01-12T22:47:25.273-05:00As I read this, and ache for you, I am reminded of...As I read this, and ache for you, I am reminded of another mother going through a crisis and trying so hard to cling to her faith. I think you may find her to be a companion on this long lonely road. <br /><br />http://aninchofgray.blogspot.com/stardustdawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14097246752338563797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557719621411312017.post-17170274369169955512012-01-12T22:01:56.510-05:002012-01-12T22:01:56.510-05:00Dear Jill,
The miracle is a simple as living thro...Dear Jill,<br /><br />The miracle is a simple as living through sheer hell, questioning faith, being angry, furious at a good and gracious God, at being mad as hell that this same God would seemingly sit back and watch as first your son then your father sufferer needlessly, being so fed up that you dare not believe for one second more. And yet from out of nowhere comes this voice that says, "Be still and know that I am God".<br /><br />I am so sorry for your deep anguish Jill. I pray He finds you when you are lost an alone. Thousands of prayers for you and your Daddy....your whole family!Auntie Miphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08587331779041550284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557719621411312017.post-79219880309490031082012-01-12T17:09:57.051-05:002012-01-12T17:09:57.051-05:00Jill, I won't preach. I'll just share the...Jill, I won't preach. I'll just share these words from John 16:33: "I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” <br /><br />Thank goodness He has overcome the world. The world can be cruel to us. There is no reason you can find for an innocent child to suffer and die. There is no reason that makes sense for your dad to have cancer.<br /><br />My mother died suddenly/unexpectedly on Christmas night 23 years ago with my then-7-yr.-old daughter beside her in bed. My father had died the year before. They never saw my children grow up. They would have loved them so and been proud of them!<br /><br />I only tell you that to say that I struggled for a long time with the unfairness of that fact. Life isn't fair. And we don't always get a miracle that we want. But God IS with us. Just keep hanging onto that. Even when you don't feel it. Even when it doesn't seem to be enough. It WILL be enough. It will be. But that doesn't mean you won't struggle in the meantime.<br /><br />I am praying for you.<br />SuzanneSuzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15776211400953012440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557719621411312017.post-76596734454878294392012-01-12T15:55:25.849-05:002012-01-12T15:55:25.849-05:00I don't know. I have lost both my parents and ...I don't know. I have lost both my parents and know of a man who had lung cancer, much like your dad- never smoked, and died at age 33. He was a missionary. He left behind 3 kids (was able to see the birth of his youngest just b4 he died). <br /><br />I guess the miracle is that everyone had an idea lives would be cut short in each scenario above. Impending death brought on the will to enjoy every tidbit of life that each had left. Loved ones stopped taking things for granted- even the smallest act of servantude filled hearts. Those around them who weren't close friends or family, yet knew of the illness & struggle loved their families more- hugged their children tighter. Took the extra moment to look their spouse in the eyes & say, "I love you."<br /><br />Still doesn't change the fact that it sucks & it hurts, but that's all I got.The Great Mooskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09168972304202128410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557719621411312017.post-36005842734168529622012-01-12T14:26:20.096-05:002012-01-12T14:26:20.096-05:00I understand that post all too wellI understand that post all too wellLisa Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10860882056193946550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557719621411312017.post-69543547600367122012-01-12T12:03:37.286-05:002012-01-12T12:03:37.286-05:00A pastor friend, who is grieving at the moment, as...A pastor friend, who is grieving at the moment, asked the question I believe you have asked here....how do we live life with all its pain and acknowledge all that we know and believe in the Bible? <br /><br />Not sure myself some days...but know I am praying for each of us to take the next step...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11005498215306359367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557719621411312017.post-790497571339844902012-01-12T11:21:10.325-05:002012-01-12T11:21:10.325-05:00Jill I'm so sorry you are surrounded by so muc...Jill I'm so sorry you are surrounded by so much sickness and death. I will pray for comfort for you. For some sort of healing in your heart so you can allow the Spirit to carry you through these trials. <3Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com